How to Build Muscle Without Counting Macros (5 Rules That Actually Work)

Will losing weight actually make you better at metcons or can it make performance worse?In this video, we break down how fat loss impacts metcon performance for CrossFit, HYROX, and functional fitness athletes training 4 to 5 times per week. You’ll learn when being lighter helps, when it hurts, and why chasing the scale often leads to slower times and weaker output.We cover bodyweight movements, engine work, fueling mistakes, and how calorie restriction affects strength, recovery, and work capacity in metcons.Drop your questions in the comments so future videos can be built around your training and goals.Coaching with CBG:👉 https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytInstagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionAt CBG, we help athletes lose body fat, build muscle, and improve metcon performance without tracking every gram of food.Subscribe for weekly videos on performance nutrition, recovery, and muscle gain.#metcon #fatloss #crossfitnutrition #functionalfitness #performance #wod #hyrox #musclegain

In today’s video, you’ll learn how to eat at restaurants on vacation without wrecking your progress or being the weird person who brings their own food. Whether you’re traveling, hitting new spots with friends, or just eating out more on weekends, this is for you.You’ll see the exact system I teach CBG clients so you can: pick your protein first, choose sides that actually support your goals, avoid blowing it on appetizers, and have a plan for alcohol that doesn’t tank your week. You’ll also learn how to use the “80% rule” so travel, dinners out, and social events fit into your plan instead of derailing it.Drop your questions or topic requests for future videos in the comments so more content can be tailored to your training, travel, and goals.To learn more about coaching with CBG:👉 https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytFollow on Instagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionAt CBG, the focus is on helping you build muscle, lose body fat, and crush your WODs without tracking every gram of food—so you can enjoy restaurants, travel, and real life while still seeing results.Subscribe for weekly videos on performance nutrition, recovery, muscle gain, and how to navigate food on the road as a functional fitness athlete.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:40 Rule 1 - Protein First1:40 Rule 2 - Pick Real Sides2:30 Rule 3 - Watch the Starters3:20 Rule 4 - Alcohol Strategy4:10 Rule 5 - The 80% Rule4:50 Summary#eatingout #nutrition #restaurant #crossfit #travel #vacation #cbgnutrition #wodlife #consistencybreedsgrowth

In today’s video, you’ll learn what Reverse Intermittent Fasting is (and why it beats traditional IF for fat loss + muscle gain). If you’re doing 4–5 WODs a week, HYROX, or any kind of functional fitness and want to recomp without starving all day, this is for you. Frontload calories early to fuel training and recovery like CBG clients do.​Drop your questions or topic requests for future videos in the comments so more content can be tailored to your training and goals.To learn more about coaching with CBG:👉 https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytFollow on Instagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionAt CBG, the focus is on helping you build muscle, lose body fat, and crush your WODs without tracking every gram of food. Reverse IF fits perfectly since it prioritizes performance over restriction.Subscribe for weekly videos on performance nutrition, recovery, and muscle gain for functional fitness athletes.#reversefasting #reverseintermittentfasting #fatloss #musclegain #wod #wodlife #fitness #nutrition #health #consistencybreedsgrowth

In today’s video, you’ll learn how to fuel early morning workouts so you can actually perform better at 5AM. Without wrecking your stomach or relying on just coffee. If you’re doing 4–5 wods a week, HYROX, or any kind of functional fitness and want more energy and muscle from those early sessions, this is for you.You’ll see what to eat (and what to avoid) before training, how soon to have it, and simple options you can grab even when you’re half-asleep and short on time. Drop your questions or topic requests for future videos in the comments so more content can be tailored to your training and goals.To learn more about coaching with CBG:👉 https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytFollow on Instagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionAt CBG, the focus is on helping you build muscle, lose body fat, and crush your wods without tracking every gram of food. Because no one wants to spend their life counting calories, especially at 5AM.Subscribe for weekly videos on performance nutrition, recovery, and muscle gain for functional fitness athletes.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn 5 essential nutrition rules to build muscle without tracking macros or counting calories. If you’re doing 4–5 WODs a week, HYROX, or any kind of functional fitness and want more muscle without living on MyFitnessPal, this is for you.Drop your questions or topic requests for future videos in the comments so more content can be tailored to your training and goals.​To learn more about coaching with CBG:👉 https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytFollow on Instagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionAt CBG, the focus is on helping you build muscle, lose body fat, and crush your WODs without tracking every gram of food—because no one wants to spend their life counting calories.​Subscribe for weekly videos on performance nutrition, recovery, and muscle gain for functional fitness athletes.#protein #fatloss #musclegain #wod #wodlife #fitness #nutrition #health #consistencybreedsgrowth

What if the strongest performance booster you’re ignoring isn’t a supplement, but your night routine—how you sleep, eat, and wind down before bed. If you want help turning that into a simple plan instead of guessing, start here 👇​To learn more about what CBG Nutrition offers (and get a customized plan instead of guessing):👉 https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-yt​Follow the Instagram for daily tips and client results:📲 https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutrition​In this video, you’ll see exactly how we guide athletes to use sleep and evening nutrition to recover better, hit more PRs, and make progress without adding more training. If you like actionable breakdowns like this, hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next training and nutrition deep dive.​When you’re ready to stop winging it with recovery, click the coaching link, follow on Instagram, and drop “WOD RECOVERY” in the comments so you get the recovery resource that matches how hard you train.

Carbs at night for fat loss? If you’ve been told “no carbs after 6pm” but you’re still stuck on a weight loss plateau, this video is for you. You’ll learn how to use carbs at night to boost recovery, improve performance, and actually look like you train.​You’re training 4–5 days per week, eating “clean,” maybe even flirting with low carb, but you don’t look like you actually lift. In this video, you’ll see a simple, science-based night carb strategy to break your fat loss plateau, keep muscle, and stop fearing evening carbs.What you’ll learn in this video:Why “no carbs after 6pm” is a fat loss myth and what actually matters for weight loss.​How to use 40–60g of carbs at dinner to fuel recovery and still lose body fat.A simple 7‑day plan to test carb timing at night without tracking every macro.Comment "TOP SECRET" for a free guide.​To learn more about what CBG Nutrition offers (and get a customized plan instead of guessing):👉 https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytAt CBG Nutrition (Consistency Breeds Growth), we help you build muscle, lose body fat, and crush your WODs without tracking macros. No more macro Tetris in MyFitnessPal — just clear nutrition habits that fit your training and lifestyle.​Subscribe for weekly videos on:Nutrition for performance and recoveryFat loss and muscle gain without obsessing over caloriesHow to fuel your training and finally look like you actually train​Follow the Instagram for daily tips and client results:📲 https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutrition#carbsatnight #fatloss #weightloss #nutrition #musclegain #wod #crossfitnutrition #fitness #cbgnutrition #consistencybreedsgrowth

In this video, I break down a simple body recomp plan that works for people who train hard and want steady results. If you do 4-5 WODs a week or any functional fitness program, you’ll learn how to eat in a way that supports muscle gain, fat loss, and better performance—without tracking every macro to drop those stubborn final 10lbs.I explain why so many athletes stall out on the last 10 pounds, how nutrition affects strength and recovery, and what one frictionless change unlocks consistent fat loss while fuelling your PRs. This is the exact approach I use with real CBG clients who want to look stronger, feel better, and keep crushing their WODs.If you have questions or want a specific topic covered next—like busy-day fuelling or weekend recomp hacks—drop it in the comments.Learn more about CBG Coaching:https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytCBG helps you build muscle, lose body fat (including the last 10lbs), and perform better in your workouts—without the stress of counting calories.Subscribe for weekly videos on nutrition, performance, and body recomposition.Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutrition/#bodyrecomp #Last10Pounds #fatloss #musclegain #wod #hyrox #functionalfitness #nutritioncoach #performancefitness

Today, you’ll learn how to train hard, eat more, and actually recomp without feeling like you’re on a crash diet. This breakdown shows you how to fuel your training so you can build muscle, drop body fat, and keep your performance high. Without obsessing over every macro.​You’ll see why aggressive cuts make your workouts feel terrible, how to set up training days vs rest days, and how carbs, protein, and recovery all work together to drive steady body recomposition. This is the same framework used with real CBG clients who want to look like they lift and still crush it in the gym.​Comment “RIZZ” if you want a free guide that shows you how to fuel your sessions, hit your protein, and set up your own recomposition plan.Learn more about CBG Coaching:https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytCBG helps you build muscle, lose body fat, and perform better in your workouts. Without obsessing over every calorie.Subscribe for weekly videos on nutrition, performance, and body recomposition.Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutrition/##bodyrecomp #nutrition #fatloss #musclegain #strengthtraining #functionalfitness #nutritioncoach #performancefitness

Today, I’m breaking down how to actually build muscle that stays—without tracking every macro or eating chicken five times a day. These are 6 easy protein habits that will help you get stronger, recover faster, and finally see visible results from your workouts.If you do 4–5 WODs per week, this video will show you how to fuel your body to build lean muscle and avoid hitting that “skinny strong” plateau.Drop your questions in the comments — I’d love to cover your specific struggles with protein, recovery, or performance in future videos!👉 Learn more about what CBG offers:https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytAt CBG Nutrition, we help athletes and everyday fitness lovers build muscle, lose fat, and perform better—without calorie counting or extreme restrictions. Because food should fuel your training, not stress you out.Make sure to subscribe for weekly videos on performance, nutrition, and how to actually see results that last.Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutrition/?hl=en